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Water Quality Combined Funding Program (various grants and loans) is sponsored by Washington State Department of Ecology. This program provides funding to improve, protect, and restore water quality across the state. It encompasses several opportunities, including Clean Water Section 319 Grants, Centennial Clean Water Program Grants, and Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans.
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Water quality combined - Washington State Department of Ecology > Payments, contracts & grants Water quality combined funding program Our Water Quality Combined Funding Program funds projects that improve and protect water quality throughout the state. The program combines grants and loans from state and federal funding sources ( described on the Water Quality Grants and Loans home page ).
We also provide technical assistance to program applicants to help them navigate this process. We use a single, streamlined process for the Water Quality Combined Funding Program: one funding cycle, one application, one competitive review, and one list of funding offers. Applicants only need to submit one application to be considered for all available funding sources under the program.
Apply for or manage a grant or loan Get agencywide guidance for managing a grant or loan Amount of funding available: Varies based on the state budget — ranges from $100 million to $200 million annually. Grant award limit: Varies depending on funding source and project type. See the current funding year guidelines below for more information.
Amount of matching funds required: Depends on the funding source you receive; can be up to 25% match required. Applications are not being accepted at this time. The Draft Funding Offer List is now available.
Public comments will be accepted from Jan. 29, 2026 at 12 a. m.
to Feb. 28, 2026 at 5 p. m.
Visit our grants and loans homepage to view the draft offer list. Final offers will be made in July 2026. State fiscal year 2027 funding cycle timeline Evaluate, rate, and rank applications Publish proposed project list (Draft Funding List) Publish offered project list (Final Funding List) Develop funding agreement July 2026 through Jan.
2027 Work starts no later than April 2027 Activities: Up to 3 years Facilities: Up to 5 years Last three months of agreement Funding is available for the following entities: Counties, cities, and towns Tribal governments (federally recognized) Special purpose districts Nonprofit organizations (only those qualify for section 319 grants) Detailed eligibility information for each project category is available in the Applicant Workshop presentations (see below) and the Funding Program Guidelines, Chapter 2.
Planning, design, and construction for sewer collection systems, treatment plants, combined sewer overflows (CSOs), and reclaimed water facilities. The Wastewater Funding Requirements webpage provides expectations and resources for funding recipients. Stormwater facilities and activities Planning, design, and construction for urban runoff flow control and treatment facilities.
Pollutant source control programs, enhanced maintenance planning, and implementation. This includes GROSS and CBP3 grants The Stormwater Funding Requirements webpage provides expectations and resources for funding recipients.
All nonpoint projects must implement an element of a state or local water quality-focused plan, such as a watershed management plan, nonpoint source pollution control plan, Salmon Recovery Plan, Orca Recovery Plan, or Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL)/Straight to Implementation (STI). The Nonpoint Funding Requirements webpage provides expectations and resources for funding recipients.
Onsite sewage systems (OSS) Large onsite sewage systems planning, design and construction. OSS pollution identification and survey programs. Local loan programs for OSS repair and replacement.
Composting toilet systems. The OSS Projects webpage provides more information for funding recipients. More information about this funding program Current funding guidelines: state fiscal year 2027 Water Quality Grants & Loans homepage Applicant workshop resources We provide an applicant workshop in July for each project type.
Each session will be led by experts for the project type and will emphasize requirements and expectations.
Applicant prep tool (wastewater, nonpoint, and OSS projects) Applicant prep tool (stormwater projects) Application Scoring Criteria/Guidance Contact list for questions related to water quality grants and loans Applicant workshop presentations Nonpoint/OSS applicant workshop presentation Wastewater applicant worksho presentation Stormwater applicant workshop presentation Water Quality Combined Funding overview Loan interest rates for state fiscal year 2027: 30-year loans have a 3.
3% interest rate 20-year loans have a 2. 5% interest rate 5-year loans have a 1. 2% interest rate Water Quality grants and loans home page CWSRF funding requirements Environmental and Cultural Review page Water Quality Combined Funding Planner State Revolving Fund Coordinator shelly.
mcmurry@ecy. wa. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities vary by specific funding source and project type, but generally include local governments, tribes, and other organizations working on water quality projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Water Quality Combined Funding Program (various grants and loans) is funded by Washington State Department of Ecology. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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